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Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother and pup - at this age the baby can barely swim can't dive at all so while the mother feeds she leaves the pup floating while she dives for food -sometimes she is gone underwater for several minutes as she
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Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother and pup - at this age the baby can barely swim can't dive at all so while the mother feeds she leaves the pup floating while she dives for food -sometimes she is gone underwater for several minutes as she
TOM-1918
Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother and pup
Prince William Sound, North America
Enhydra lutris
at this age the baby can barely swim can't dive at all so while the mother feeds she leaves the pup floating while she dives for food -sometimes she is gone underwater for several minutes as she searches for food (mollusks crabs etc on the bottom) but she almost always swims over and touches her baby between dives
Tom & Pat Leeson
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Floatin' and Divin' - A Mother's Love in the Deep Blue Sea
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. In this heartwarming snapshot captured by Tom and Pat Leeson, we witness a tender moment between an Alaskan/Northern Sea Otter mother and her pup. As the little one reaches an age where swimming is still a challenge and diving remains out of reach, its caring mom takes charge. Prince William Sound serves as their playground, with Enhydra lutris gracefully navigating the Pacific waters. While mama otter dives for mollusks and crabs to satisfy her hunger, she leaves her precious pup floating on the surface. Sometimes disappearing underwater for several minutes at a time, she diligently searches for food on the ocean floor. But amidst these daring adventures beneath the waves, this devoted mother always finds time to show affectionate gestures towards her baby. Between each dive, she swims over to touch her young one gently - a reassuring reminder that love knows no bounds even in the vastness of their marine habitat. This image reminds us of the incredible bond shared between animal parents and their offspring. It showcases not only nature's beauty but also highlights how mothers protectively care for their babies in every corner of our planet. So let this enchanting photograph transport you into the depths of Prince William Sound where love floats above water while adventure awaits below!
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